Physical Therapist Assistant

Restore Therapy Services; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Restore Therapy Services in Gary, Indiana, is hiring a Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient clinic on-site. The role is full-time with a schedule of 32–40 hours per week and an hourly pay range of $30–$42 depending on experience.

You will work closely with licensed PTs, OTs, and speech therapists to support children's movement skills, safety, and functional participation. Documentation and caregiver education are essential parts of the job.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active Indiana PTA license before providing treatment; out-of-state licensees may apply if willing to obtain Indiana licensure.
• Pediatric clinical treatment experience, such as outpatient pediatrics or early intervention; specify ages and settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric physical therapy under supervision of a licensed PT and follow the plan of care.
• Use developmentally appropriate activities to support mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional participation.
• Communicate progress and concerns to the supervising PT and coordinate with OT and speech therapy teams.
• Teach caregivers strategies to support the child’s goals.
• Complete accurate, timely treatment documentation in ClinicSource.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Accredited PTA program

Tools

ClinicSource

Job description

Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Restore Therapy Services | Gary, Indiana | On-site | Full-time

Pay: $30-$42 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 32-40 hours per week

Help children build the movement skills they use every day. Restore Therapy Services is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant with pediatric treatment experience to join our outpatient clinic. Our team brings physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy together to support children and their families.

What you will do

• Provide pediatric physical therapy treatment under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist and follow the established plan of care.
• Use engaging, developmentally appropriate activities to support mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional participation.
• Communicate progress and concerns to the supervising PT and collaborate with the OT and speech therapy team.
• Teach caregivers strategies that support the child's treatment goals.
• Complete accurate, timely treatment documentation in ClinicSource.

What we are looking for

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active Indiana PTA license before providing treatment. Candidates licensed in another state may apply if willing and eligible to obtain Indiana licensure.
• Demonstrated pediatric clinical treatment experience, such as outpatient pediatrics or early intervention; describe the ages and settings you have worked with.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.

Restore Therapy Services welcomes qualified applicants and provides equal employment opportunity.